It is time to think about those people within our community who do so much, but don’t always get recognition!
These are the awards:

 1. Young Citizen Award

Criteria: A Person under 30 years old who has given charitable or voluntary service to the community in Westhoughton. (E.G. sport, entertainment, politics, voluntary services, children and young people, charity fundraising.)

2. Environmental Award

Criteria: A local group, school, religious group, business or individual who, through environmental initiatives, has worked to enhance the local Westhoughton area. (E.G. planting, weeding, litter picking etc.)

3.Civic Award and the Harold Daniels Memorial Trophy

Criteria: An individual who has provided over 20 years of charitable or voluntary service to the community in Westhoughton. (E.G. Sport, entertainment, politics, voluntary services, children and young people, charity fundraising.) The recipient will receive a civic medal and also the Harold Daniels Memorial Trophy, which will be kept for one year.

4. Citizen Award

Criteria: A Person over 30 years old who has given charitable or voluntary service to the community in Westhoughton. (E.G. sport, entertainment, politics, voluntary services, children and young people, charity fundraising.)

Members of the public are invited to fill in the nomination form, giving as much detail as possible about the nominated person's achievements and service to the Westhoughton Community. Nominees to not have to be a resident of Westhoughton to qualify. Nominations submitted by family members must also have support from a member of the public. Nominations will be treated in the strictest confidence. Serving town councillors are not eligible and former councillors would be required to declare their intention never to seek re-election.

Closing Date: 17th January 2025

Civic Awards Night will be on Friday 7th March 2025